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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.83, 494.76 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.83, 494.76 and 264.53 is: 396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.83 : 494.76 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.83/494.76 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.83x = 494.76 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.83x = 130,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,877.54/329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.80

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